30/37 But if you promise what we ask, then we will fight for you against Jana and Simba and teach your men to use the fifty rifles which we have here with us, and by our help you shall conquer. Do you understand ?" He nodded and stroking his long beard, asked: "What you want us promise, eh ?" "We want you to promise that after Jana is dead and the Black Kendah are driven away, you will give up to us unharmed that lady whom you have stolen. Also that you will bring her and us safely out of your country by the roads you know, and meanwhile that you will let this lord see his wife." "Not last, no," replied Harut, "that not possible. Also no good, 'cause her mind empty. |